What is merge rule in SAP SLL - Global Trade Services?

SAP Term: merge rule

• Component: SLL

• Component Name: Global Trade Services

• Description: Defines the criteria used to combine finished products, components and materials. A merge rule combines finished products and components in such a way to enable Chinese customs to track which materials the finished products and components are made of. As a result of the merge rule, a merge list is transmitted to Chinese customs. Each of the following "authorization types" requires one or more merge rule definitions: business scope account e-manual record database handbook Merge rule 1: business scope account If the following criteria of products, components or materials are identical, these are then merged: - Product number - Chinese commercial name Merge Rule 2: business scope account If the following criteria of products, components or materials are identical, these are then merged: - Price range - Product number Merge Rule 3: E-manual If the following criteria of products, components or materials are identical, these are then merged: - HS code - Declared unit of measure - Curre

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• Key Concepts: 
  Merge rule is a feature of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) that allows users to combine multiple documents into one. This feature is useful for streamlining the process of managing documents related to international trade. It allows users to quickly and easily combine documents such as invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations into a single document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the merge rule feature in SAP GTS, users must first create a merge rule template. This template defines the documents that will be combined and the order in which they will be combined. Once the template is created, users can then select the documents they wish to combine and apply the merge rule. The documents will then be combined into a single document according to the template. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a merge rule template, it is important to consider the order in which documents will be combined. This will ensure that all relevant information is included in the final document. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all documents are compatible with each other before applying the merge rule. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using merge rules in SAP GTS, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_GLOBAL_TRADE_SERVICES/10/en-US.